Maynard Ferguson
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Summary
Maynard Ferguson was born on May 4, 1928[1], in Montreal[2]. He died on August 23, 2006[3], in Ventura[4]. He worked as a trumpeter[5], jazz musician[6], recording artist[7], musician[8], and bandleader[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,035 views/month, #6,900 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Verdun[11]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[12]
- Educated at: Conservatoire de musique du Québec à Montréal[13], High School of Montreal[14]
- Award received: Charles E. Lutton Man of Music Award[15], Canadian Music Hall of Fame[16], Member of the Order of Canada[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Genre: jazz[19], jazz fusion[20], hard bop[21]
- Record label: Apex[22], Columbia Records[23], EmArcy Records[24]
- Discography: Maynard Ferguson discography[25]
- Commons category: Maynard Ferguson[26]
- Cause of death: kidney failure[27]
- Residence: Montreal[28]
- Family name: Ferguson[29]
- Given name: Walter[30], Maynard[31]
- Official website: http://www.maynardferguson.com/[32]
- Manner of death: natural causes[33]
- Instrument: flugelhorn[34], trumpet[35], soprano saxophone[36], baritone horn[37]
- Nominated for: Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance[38], Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
- Birth name: Walter Maynard Ferguson[41]
- Name in native language: Maynard Ferguson[42]
- Start of work period: 1939[43]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[44]
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Country: US[45]
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Began / founded: 1928-05-04[46]
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Ended / dissolved: 2006-08-24[47]
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Genre(s): bebop, hard bop, jazz, jazz fusion, post-bop[48]
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Community tags: bebop, hard bop, jazz, jazz fusion, post-bop[49]
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MusicBrainz ID: 625f1d57-8bac-4a3a-97af-f407f2967755[50]
Why It Matters
Maynard Ferguson has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Maynard Ferguson born?
Maynard Ferguson was born in Montreal[2].
Where did Maynard Ferguson die?
Maynard Ferguson passed away in Ventura[4].
What did Maynard Ferguson do for work?
Maynard Ferguson worked as a trumpeter[5], jazz musician[6], recording artist[7], musician[8], and bandleader[9].
Where did Maynard Ferguson go to school?
Maynard Ferguson was educated at Conservatoire de musique du Québec à Montréal[13] and High School of Montreal[14].
What awards did Maynard Ferguson receive?
Honors received include Charles E. Lutton Man of Music Award[15], Canadian Music Hall of Fame[16], and Member of the Order of Canada[17].